If an acceptable proposal is received, the Diocese of London will transfer said property (ies) to the successful proposer for $1 (one dollar)

The purchaser won’t be able to demolish or strip any of the buildings (Our Lady of the Rosary, imaged on the right) to comply with the Ontario Heritage Act. The London diocese will insist you sign an agreement not to turn these buildings into abortion clinics or nightclubs. Unknown if they think CtA would constitute inappropriate use.

I wonder how the Church would plan to remain in compliance with the OHA if nobody buys the buildings and they continue to fall into disrepair. It’s one thing to have a developer come in and raze a “heritage” structure. But through inaction, these buildings will eventually crumble into streetside rubble.

Check the photo in the link at the top. OLHR is sure an impressive sight with its twin towers and double staircase. Nice view of the Detroit River.

4 Responses to Churches For Sale–Cheap!

I am curious if the church is in operational order? I would be willing to accomidate the historical artifacts of the church but would be using it for non-demonomination Christian ministry… I am looking a present for over a dozen churches throughout the North East USA. Canada would be a bit of a stretch but I would be interested if the price is right. VR, Minister Peter

Dear Sir or Madam,
I am very interested in purchasing a church not only for my humble needs as a resident but to also allow the community to continually enjoy it. I have $300; am a classically trained soprano, teach voice to my students, have 4 lovely cats. Do know that seriously, my references are available to you. Please do not hesitate to contact me.
Best regards and thank you,
Donna Galloway-Chung

To whom it may concern, My name is Eduard. I find this offer rather interesting. I would convert this piece of real-estate into the best sporting educational facility in the world. The building possesses history, great character and with an educational fusion this could gain recognition worldwide…in no time. To be teaching, delivering and practicing a high quality content you most certainly need a facility which will cosign with that as well.

about Todd Flowerday

A Roman Catholic lay person, married (since 1996), with one adopted child (since 2001). I serve in worship and spiritual life in a midwestern university parish.

about John Donaghy

John is a lay missionary since 2007 with a parish in western Honduras. Before that he served in campus ministry and social justice ministry in Iowa. His ministry blog is http://hermanojuancito.blogspot.com

He also blogs reflections on the lectionary and saints/heroes/events of the date at http://walktheway.wordpress.com

He'll be a long-term contributor here analyzing the Latin American bishops' document from their 2007 Aparecida Conference.